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BIO

DANIEL DAE KIM (DHH) is an actor, director, producer, and social advocate widely known for his work in ABC’s “Lost,” CBS’s “Hawaii Five-O,” Netflix’s “Stowaway”, and Disney’s “Raya And The Last Dragon.” Earlier this year, Kim starred as the villainous Fire Lord Ozai in the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” for Netflix which reached #1 on their TV charts. Daniel recently wrapped production in South Korea on a new spy series that he and his company, 3AD, are producing for Amazon Studios titled “Butterfly.” Kim can be seen on streaming platforms in BJ Novak’s FX series, “The Premise,” Nat Geo’s “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” and Apple TV+’s “Roar.” As a producer, Kim and 3AD executive produce the series “The Good Doctor,” which recently aired its seventh and final season on ABC, as well as 2023’s multi-award-winning IFC documentary feature film, “Bad Axe.” His recent theater credits include the production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, the King of Siam in Lincoln Center Theater’s 2017 production of The King and I, and this Fall he will be headed to Broadway to star in David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face. Kim’s advocacy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is longstanding. His testimony in front of Congress helped lead to the passage of the “Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act,” and he currently serves on the White House’s Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. He also serves on the Board of Gold House, with whom he partners, along with the Asian American Foundation, on the Sunrise Collective, the first ever official AAPI centered House at the Sundance Film Festival.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
DHH


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
King of Siam [Replacement]

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face

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News


Video: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI Perform 'Golden (Glowin’ Version)' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, & REI AMI – the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters – took the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform the new 'Glowin' Version' of the smash hit song Golden. Watch the performance now.
Video: Watch the Teaser for Season 2 of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2025

Netflix has unveiled the official teaser trailer for Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which will return in 2026. The teaser showcases the Earthbender, Toph (Miya Cech), the newest member of Team Avatar. Watch it now.
David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE (Broadway Edition) Will Be Published in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Theatre Communications Group is set to publish Yellow Face (Broadway Edition) by David Henry Hwang, next month. The edition is available now for pre-order.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Sing-Along Event Returning to Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

Back by popular demand, the KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along event, a full-length sing-along version of the hit animated original film, is returning to theaters Friday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 2. 
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Launch 49th Season with Staged Reading of EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2025

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Tisa Chang, will open its 49th milestone season with a staged reading of Empress Mei Li Lotus Blossom, a new play by Christine Toy Johnson directed by Nina Zöe Lam.
Thomas Hopkins Productions Launches 'End Card' Screen Division with Paul McKenzie and Gio Messale
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP), the award–winning company renowned for its work across theatre and live performance, has announced the launch of its screen-focused division End Card.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Sing-Along Version Sets Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along, a full-length sing-along version of the hit film KPop Demon Hunters, is coming to Netflix on Monday, August 25. The release of this new version follows the one-weekend-only, limited theatrical sing-along screening event this past weekend.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Sing-Along Event Coming to Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2025

To celebrate the fans of the hit film KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix will host KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event, a series of screenings across the U.S. and Canada on August 23 and 24. 
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Soundtrack Leads Global Streaming Charts
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2025

Following its debut on Netflix last month, listeners have been flocking to Spotify to listen to the official cast soundtrack of KPop Demon Hunters, which features Broadway superstar Lea Salonga as the singing voice of Celine.
YELLOW FACE's Francis Jue Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
by - Jun 8, 2025

Francis Jue has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for YELLOW FACE.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Playwrights Foundation to Honor David Henry Hwang With 2025 Impact Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast’s premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, will honor Tony and Pulitzer Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang.
David Henry Hwang to Receive 2025 Impact Award From Playwrights Foundation
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Playwrights Foundation will honor Tony and Pulitzer Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang with the 2025 Impact Award in recognition of his theatrical achievements and profound influence on current and rising generations of writers.
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Dae Kim been in?

Daniel Dae Kim has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Dae Kim been in?

Daniel Dae Kim has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daniel Dae Kim been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Yellow Face.

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